East London Beer Guide & Pub directory in 1991 - E3 Bow

E3 Bow
Stations - Mile End (Central/District), Bow Road and Bromley by Bow (District),
Bow Church and Devons Road (DLR).
The original Bow was a village around the ford over the River Lea, now replaced
by Bow flyover, and in this area there still remains something of a village
atmosphere, despite sufferings from bombing and road building. The large Tesco
is far from anyone's image of the village shop, although many of the pubs still
have a traditional atmosphere. For this guide the Bow area extends rather
further, to Stepney in the west, Poplar in the south and Victoria Park in the
north.
The railway and canal network shows its importance as the one-time gateway to
London from the east, and amongst the Victorian terraces (and a few squares) the
visitor will find a good range of 'corner locals' remaining. To an extent, the
pubs have not suffered as much as other parts of the East End although this may
reflect the greater mix of ownership, including a sprinkling of regional brewers
houses. In other parts substantial development of flats has taken place with
associated estate pubs mixed in with older survivors.
Taylor Walker have a strong influence here, much derived from their purchase of
Smith Garrett in 1927 - which they then closed.
E3 Albert: 74 St Stephens Road. (A1/1) Belhaven.
E3 Albion: 25 St. Pauls Way. (A1/2) Belhaven. No beer - closed.

What I am now attempting to achieve is the coverage of an earlier London
street directory in 1832. This is unique, plus
images of the 1842 Robsons directory which confirm earlier entries and also
carry much more trade detail about a premises or person. Here is the index of streets in 1832, many with
1842 imagery added.
And next is the complete 1940 London street directory - this will take some months to complete, so bear with me!